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Mother’s Day is coming up quickly. And so is World Artisan Day! I thought I’d share a list of retailers that can help you celebrate both in style. Ethically & sustainably! Whenever I explain that I am a Sustainable Interior Designer, people immediately think that I don’t buy anything. At all. And that I make…
I’m always talking about how much painting I knew I would have to do when we purchased our current home. It was builder beige EVERYwhere. And what wasn’t builder beige was just not quite right (but that’s a story for another post). One of the 1st rooms that really needed a change was the family…
For the last year or so, I have had a few rooms in my home that needed help. Lots of help. We tackled the laundry room with the help of Photowall wallpaper & now I’ve teamed up with Photowall USA again to finally get going on my Mom Cave! You guys… I am SO excited…
I’m a wine drinker. And I save my corks. Originally I did it to keep track of what we like & what we don’t, but over the years it turned into something else. Something more… a few crafts, a few hacks, and these nifty little customizable drawer dividers. Drawer organizers have never been so easy…
Crepe Myrtle trees are an absolutely beautiful, quintessentially Southern landscape staple. And guess what? They’re super easy to care for. That’s what this post is all about – how to care for crepe myrtle trees. But 1st a little background storytime… When we moved into our current home – our 4th house – we had…
Hate is a strong word, I know. And it’s not all of the laundry that I hate. I don’t mind separating, loading, even moving from washer to dryer. Ugh… but that folding thing is just NOT the business. SO not sorry for hating that. But… I just might hate laundry a little less after this…
I normally start off my DIY posts with a story but today I’m just gonna dive right in & tell you why I made this custom console table. Our entryway is not a “proper” entry. Meaning there is nothing making it standalone as an entryway, per se. As a matter of fact, there’s only 1…
I like to keep a clean & clutter free desk but there a few things I have to always have within reach. There are some unexpected office essentials you may not think of… until you need them. A little background about me… I have dry skin. That means not only is my skin naturally dry,…
Like most folks, life has changed a lot in our home. I have my home office but now I’ve had to add 2 more office spaces for our youngest who is in virtual school since March & for my Mr. who has been working from home since March. Until now, they had been working at…
After we extended our patio in 2017 we realized that we had everything EXCEPT a {semi-}permanent home for the grill. We didn’t want a patio that spanned the length of our home or anything that couldn’t be changed later if we wanted to. In our previous home we extended our patio with pavers & let…
Last week I was supposed to work on the the all important DIY no-sew upholstery project for the my cousin’s loveseat. Naturally, it just wouldn’t have been right if there were no issues AT ALL with that process. All I was able to do is remove the old upholstery at that time. Thank goodness for…
This week was supposed to be about outfitting the “office” area of the Teacher’s Lounge & the all important upholstery project for the 1 thing my cousin specifically requested in the room – the loveseat. Well friends… I am officially behind this week. Some things are getting done, some things are moving verrrrrry slowly, and…
I have an exciting update this week (week 6… I think… because who knows what day or week it is anymore) for the One Room Challenge! It’s PAINT! And it’s a new line – Sherwin-Williams Emerald Designer Edition! In case you missed it… Back to the Teacher’s Lounge… All the planning is done and execution…
Hi & welcome back! It may seem like there’s been little to no movement on my One Room Challenge space but trust me there’s lots going on behind the scenes. Planning, shopping, planning, planning & planning. Because of the multiple uses for The Teacher’s Lounge, and the significance of them, I knew from the start…
For the last year or so, I have had a few rooms in my home that needed help. Lots of help. One of them is the laundry room & we are finally tackling it with the help of Photowall wallpaper!! You guys… I am SO excited about this. Originally I was going to makeover one…
Well y’all we got through week 1 of the One Room Challenge without a hitch! I thought there would be a few more hiccups because it was a last minute decision but NO! The “storage” room is completely cleared out to make way for “The Teacher’s Lounge”. Now it’s time to make the space work……
Hi there friends & neighbors! I have a fun project to share! Sage is growing out of control in our garden so I’m using some to show you how to make smudge sticks from fresh sage! Since my family & I started on this holistic journey toward living a green life, some things came naturally…
Hi Y’all! Guess who decided (last minute) to join the One Room Challenge as a guest participant for the first time in 3 years?! ME that’s who! And I’m doing something a little different – we’re calling it The Teacher’s Lounge. The One Room Challenge is a bi-annual event where designers/bloggers/DIYers & folks who love…
I believe that our homes should be our sanctuary, whether it’s a sprawling mansion or a small apartment. A lot of people think they need more space, that it’s easier to live in & decorate. But it can be much easier & more fun to decorate a small apartment, home, or any room so that…
You have a gorgeous home. I mean every room is really very nice. You’ve got a beautiful Boho bedroom. An African inspired living room. A traditional formal dining room with statement art. A modern farmhouse kitchen complete with marble counters, waterfall island, subway tile, contrasting hardware, & the latest top of the line appliances –…